Jill O'Keefe
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Washington
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Sammamish, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling, University of California San Diego; BA in Psychology; MBA, University of Alberta; Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, National Association of College Admission Counseling; Member, Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counseling |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
| Practice | College Bound Consulting Group |
Jill O'Keefe is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents plan for college. She owns College Bound Consulting Group in Washington and has worked with families for over ten years. Her clients apply to schools from small liberal arts colleges to the Ivy League. She first helps families set clear college goals. Then she matches students with schools that fit those goals and keep costs in check. Her team also offers aptitude testing.
What Jill helps with
Jill helps families sort through the college search and application process. She also supports students who plan to go on to graduate school.
- Setting clear college goals with parents and students
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's goals and budget
- Applying to schools across the country and abroad
- Applying to Ivy League and small liberal arts schools
- Lowering stress for families during admissions
- Preparing for graduate and professional program applications
- Understanding aptitudes to choose majors and career paths
- Building life skills needed for academic success
Who Jill works with
Jill works with high school students and their parents. Her clients have interests that range from small liberal arts schools to the Ivy League. She also helps students who plan to attend graduate or professional programs, such as in labs, clinical settings or veterinary practice.
How Jill works
Jill starts by helping students and parents understand their college goals. Then she matches students with schools that fit those goals and are affordable. She uses collaborative, goal-oriented methods. Her practice offers 10 and 20 hour college planning packages. It also offers aptitude testing with the Highlands Ability Battery, which is run by a certified consultant on her team, along with follow up guidance.
Background and qualifications
Jill O'Keefe is a trained college counselor with a certificate in College Counseling from the University of California San Diego. She owns College Bound Consulting Group. She has helped families in the Seattle area and across the country with college admissions for over ten years. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MBA from the University of Alberta. She belongs to the National Association of College Admission Counseling, the Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counseling, and the Independent Educational Consultants Association as a professional member.
Jill O'Keefe pricing
Programs and services
- 10 and 20 hour college planning packages
- Comprehensive college planning packages
- Foundation packages
- Graduate and professional program planning
- Highlands Ability Battery aptitude assessment
- Free 30 minute consultation
Jill O'Keefe reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her practice pairs college planning with aptitude assessments from a certified Highlands Ability Battery consultant on her team.
Best for high school students and parents who want a college list that fits their goals and budget.
Common questions
How much does Jill O'Keefe charge?
Coaching with Jill runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Jill from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jill O'Keefe help with?
Jill O'Keefe helps with setting clear college goals with parents and students, choosing colleges that fit a student's goals and budget, applying to schools across the country and abroad and applying to Ivy League and small liberal arts schools.
Is Jill O'Keefe certified?
Jill O'Keefe lists: Certificate in College Counseling, University of California San Diego; BA in Psychology; MBA, University of Alberta; Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, National Association of College Admission Counseling; Member, Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counseling.
Does Jill O'Keefe help with graduate school applications?
Yes. Her practice offers planning for graduate and professional programs, including lab, clinical and veterinary paths.
Does Jill offer a free first meeting?
Yes. She offers a free 30 minute consultation.
How do I contact Jill O'Keefe?
Send Jill a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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